New Ways to Take Part at Salisbury Arts Centre Creative People in Creative Spaces!

Wiltshire Creative, alongside a wide range of local artists, is launching an expanded programme of creative opportunities for all ages at Salisbury Arts Centre.

New workshops and creative courses open for booking at Salisbury Arts Centre

Workshops and courses across a wide range of art forms are now open for booking at Salisbury Arts Centre.

The new season runs from 11 April until the start of the school summer holidays, with activities including one-off workshops, adult art courses, writing groups, music sessions for young people, early years music classes, and professional development opportunities for artists.

The programme, organised by Wiltshire Creative, will feature 20 new activities led by 16 local creatives. Sessions will take place in the Art Room, White Room Studio, Media Room, and, when available, the main performance space at the Arts Centre.

A volunteer-run pop-up café will also be trialled every other Thursday from 23 April, offering low-cost refreshments in a relaxed, buggy-friendly environment. The Silver Salisbury Grandparents Group, supported by the Wiltshire Family Hub, is already planning to meet there on those days, and organisers say everyone is welcome.

Gareth Machin, Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative, said:

“It is fantastic to see this revitalised Arts Centre participatory offer increasing the animation of the building. It’s particularly pleasing knowing that the programme is led by artists and shaped by the community. Much to look forward to and enjoy.”

Since September 2025, the Take Part team has worked with residents, volunteers, teachers, and local artists to develop a programme shaped by community insight. The new activities will run alongside existing programmes such as Dance Six-0, the Wiltshire Creative Academy, and Stage 65 Youth Theatre.

All of the artists leading the programme live locally and aim to encourage more people to try creative activities while building a stronger sense of community.

Glass artist Helen Southwell said:

“I’m really looking forward to sharing my passion for light and colour through fused glass workshops in this wonderful venue full of beautiful stained glass – what better inspiration?”

Musician and educator Asta Hodgson, who will lead early years sessions from April, added:

“Working with the Arts Centre has helped me reconnect with Salisbury — and music is such a powerful way for parents to connect with their children and with each other.”

Organisers say the programme marks a vibrant new chapter for Salisbury Arts Centre, with more local artists, more activities, and more opportunities for people to get involved in the city’s creative community.

The full Take Part programme at Salisbury Arts Centre is now open for booking.

More information and tickets are available at:
https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/take-part-salisbury-arts-centre